XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas reopened Nov. 5 following a renovation of the venue, which first opened in December 2008. RÜFÜS DU SOL headlined the opening night, with a four-day celebration running through Nov. 8 that also includes sets from The Chainsmokers, Calvin Harris and a back-to-back performance from Diplo and HUGEL.

According to the announcement, the redesign includes 1,200 kinetic pendants, gold-mirrored LED screens and custom audio and lighting systems built specifically for the space. Wynn says the venue, located in the Encore Esplanade, spans more than 40,000 square feet and can hold up to 1,840 guests indoors and 3,121 including outdoor areas.

Michael Wood, vice president of creative at Wynn Design & Development, and Adam Norotsky, vice president of nightlife at Wynn Las Vegas, both framed the overhaul as a continuation of the club’s legacy rather than a break from it. The venue has previously been recognized as a top-grossing U.S. nightclub and has received multiple Best Nightclub honors from the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association, per the release. Wynn says additional artist bookings will be announced in coming weeks.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Chris Royal, id-pr.com.

The parent company of Enhanced Games has agreed to acquire a 77% stake in European live entertainment promoter DEAG in an all-stock transaction valuing the company at $115 million.

DEAG, which stages more than 6,000 live events annually, is one of Europe’s larger promoters. Terms of the deal signal a significant expansion of the acquirer’s footprint beyond its namesake sports venture into live music and entertainment.

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Guy Moot, Chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music, will become the first music publisher to receive the UK’s Music Industry Trusts Award in its 34-year history. The ceremony takes place Monday, November 9, at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.

The MITS Award has historically gone to executives from the recorded music and live sectors, making Moot’s recognition a notable shift in acknowledgment for the publishing side of the business. Ahead of the honor, Moot discussed his approach to A&R and catalog strategy, his work with acts including My Chemical Romance, and his views on the role of performing rights organizations.

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Sony Music reported a record $3.15 billion in quarterly revenue, underscoring continued strength across its recorded music and publishing divisions. The figure marks one of the company’s strongest quarters on record, according to Music Business Worldwide’s weekly round-up.

Also featured this week is Influence Media Partners’ $600 million transaction with Anthem, part of the ongoing wave of catalog and rights deals reshaping music investment. The round-up compiles these and other major stories from across the industry over the past several days.

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Live Nation reported $10.1 billion in revenue for the third quarter, a 19% increase year over year, according to results released Thursday (November 5).

The company said international markets have overtaken the US in fan attendance so far this year, pointing to continued growth in concert demand outside North America as a key driver of the company’s performance.

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